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M140 XTJ

1995 Renault Trafic

Red Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,283 mi
Last recorded39,283 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Renault Trafic87,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 XTJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre cut on inner wall

radiator cooling fan seized

sills, inner arches, steps, out-riggers, chassis, floors, arches & offside panel badly corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 39,283 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre cut on inner wall

radiator cooling fan seized

sills, inner arches, steps, out riggers, chassis, floors, arches & offside panel corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2008 39,154 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Grease exuding from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,902 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 32,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 26,200 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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M140 XTJ is a 1995 Renault Trafic in Red with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 87,426 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M140 XTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M140 XTJ is a 1995 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 February 1995.

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